A HANDY BOOK OF FISHERY MANAGEMENT. By J.W. Willis-Bund, F.L.S.
1899 1st edition. Small 8vo (130 x 187mm). Ppxii,280. Not illustrated. Maroon blind-ruled cloth, spine titled in gilt, top edge gilt.
The author discusses fishery management and law in England and Wales and proposes the changes he believed should be put in place to reverse the decline of salmon and trout". All the conditions of modern life are against [salmon and trout]; every change that is made in our rivers injures them, and, unless something is done at once, before the middle of next century the capture of a salmon will be an important event in most English and Welsh rivers, while trout fishing will be the luxury of a few millionaires". Chapters include:- To distinguish fish in the water; To distinguish fish out of the water; The localities for fish; The stock of fish; The food of fish; Maintenance; The river; Pollution; Abstraction of water; Management of a fishery.
The author discusses fishery management and law in England and Wales and proposes the changes he believed should be put in place to reverse the decline of salmon and trout". All the conditions of modern life are against [salmon and trout]; every change that is made in our rivers injures them, and, unless something is done at once, before the middle of next century the capture of a salmon will be an important event in most English and Welsh rivers, while trout fishing will be the luxury of a few millionaires". Chapters include:- To distinguish fish in the water; To distinguish fish out of the water; The localities for fish; The stock of fish; The food of fish; Maintenance; The river; Pollution; Abstraction of water; Management of a fishery.
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6691
| Author | Willis-Bund (John William). (1843-1928). |
|---|---|
| Book Code | 6691 |
| ISBN | No ISBN. |
| Book Description | Spine faded, owner's name on front end-paper else good-plus. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 1899 |
| Publisher | Lawrence and Bullen, Ltd. |
| Place | London. |